Jun 25, 2020
COVID-19 exposes injustices faced by migrant workers
During the pandemic, the over-arching threat of being deported has been enough to keep many workers silent and risking their health and that of their co-workers.
temporary foreign workers
Jun 19, 2020
Prime minister opens door to citizenship for migrant workers
Karl Nerenberg
Justin Trudeau has cracked open the door to a path to citizenship, in a way none of his predecessors ever did. Now, those who advocate for migrant workers will have to push hard on that door.
Jun 22, 2018
Winnipeg's undocumented: A case for access without fear
Karen Hamilton
Krista Johnston
Winnipeg has an important leadership role to play by making our city a truly welcoming community for all residents, regardless of immigration status.
May 23, 2018
The plight of farm workers in Canada
As we head into another growing season, we should be asking ourselves how sustainable our agricultural system is generally, but in particular, how fair it is given the treatment of farm workers.
Oct 9, 2017
Foreign workers should be eligible to apply for permanent residence prior to or upon arrival to Canada
Connie Sorio
Tess Agustin
On Thanksgiving we gather with family and friends and often we acknowledge the delicious bounty that's before us. But what about the temporary foreign workers who tend to and harvest this food?
15 temporary foreign workers were defrauded and arrested when they fought back
3 Minute Action
The defrauder walked free
Sep 2, 2016
Trudeau's fading relationship with Canadian labour
Teuila Fuatai
So how's Trudeau doing on the labour file? Teuila Fuatai checked in and found four areas that were, let's just say, interesting.
Aug 3, 2016
When temporary becomes permanent: Reforming Canada's system of seasonal agricultural labour
Lynne Fernandez
Nicole Smith
The Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program's 50th anniversary is evidence that this temporary Band-Aid for Canada's agricultural industry has become a permanent element in maintaining the industry.
Jul 4, 2016
Albertans hear same old same old as fast-food restaurant owners grow hysterical over minimum wage
David J. Climenhaga
The disasters predicted by the restaurant industry in Alberta in the face of a minimum wage that is higher -- although not high enough -- will never happen.
Jun 3, 2016
Serious overhaul of TFWP needed to address multiple human rights issues
Sophia Reuss
Migrant worker justice groups have long advocated for an overhaul of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. RAMA is calling special attention to the plight of agricultural workers in B.C.
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